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E56 MPR

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100 mi
Last recorded100 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 MPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wind screen has slight scratches on n/s

oil leak

r/o/s tyre outer walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 May 2005 94,574 miles

advises as before on test number 153046135143 may 16th 2005

Fail 16 May 2005 94,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both track control arm bushes worn

engine oil leak

o/s park brake cable worn

o/s/f head lamp loose

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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E56 MPR is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E56 MPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E56 MPR is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E56 MPR safe to buy?

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